Jamshedpur FC signs defender Keegan Pereira on one-year deal

Jamshedpur: Jamshedpur FC have completed the signing of Indian defender Keegan Pereira on a one-year deal. Born in Mumbai, Keegan has a pedigree of representing top tier clubs in Indian football. Keegan primarily a left back, started his footballing journey with Mumbai FC in the I-League and is remembered for his famous winning goal against Salgaocar in Cooperage stadium.

He then went
on to play for Salgaocar, DSK Shivajians and Bengaluru FC with whom he went on
to win the I-League twice 2013-14 and 2015-16 season and the Federation Cup
twice in 2014-15 and 2016-17 season. He started his stint in the Indian Super
League with Mumbai City FC (2015) and then went on to win the coveted trophy
with ATK in 2016. His last stint was with NorthEast United where he played an
important role in their first ever playoffs qualification last season. Keegan
has represented the national team 4 times and made his debut against Laos in
2016.

On signing
with Jamshedpur FC, Keegan added, “I am looking forward to my new home
Jamshedpur FC. I enjoyed playing in front of such a massive crowd at JRD
Stadium last season and I hope this upcoming season they will continue to
support the team and me so that together we can win silverware for the club.
The facilities in Jamshedpur are excellent and I am really looking forward to
visiting the city soon. Personally, have been following Jamshedpur FC since
their inception and their progress over the last two seasons have been
heartening.”

Jamshedpur
FC, CEO, Mukul Choudhari added “Keegan is a proven talent and we are very
pleased to call him a Jamshedpur FC player. He has been a key individual for
all the teams he has represented throughout his career and is well accustomed
to Indian Football. We are sure he will be a fantastic signing and will add
great value to the team. We welcome him to Jamshedpur FC.”

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